Migos rapper Quavo’s quest to transform his nephew Takeoff’s tragic shooting into a force for change is hosting a movement-building summit aimed against gun violence on what would have been the late rapper’s 30th birthday.
These must-have Insider Deal household items are at unbeatable prices!FILE - Quavo arrives at the ESPY awards in Los Angeles on July 12, 2023. Quavo is hosting the inaugural Rocket Foundation Summit at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Tuesday. quest to transform his nephew Takeoff's tragic shooting into a force for change is convening with a summit against gun violence on what would have been the late rapper’s 30th birthday.
“Just to look behind me and see that I got the VP and guys like Greg Jackson and other survivors that actually fell victim to the same thing, I know that I’m not alone,” Quavo continued."This is my second calling. This is very personal to me. That’s what makes my drive and motivation to go even harder.”who was shot outside a Houston bowling alley after a disagreement over a lucrative dice game.
Quavo's discussion with Harris will touch on the impact that community violence intervention can make and the importance of youth support systems in decreasing gun violence. A separate roundtable discussion will connect families of victims with survivors, who are expected to share their stories. Quavo hopes the summit can lead to more partnerships between the Rocket Foundation and the White House. He's on a mission to ensure his voice is heard and honor his nephew’s legacy.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Quavo and Kamala Harris to Discuss Gun Violence, Honor Takeoff at First Rocket Foundation SummitQuavo and Kamala Harris will discuss gun violence prevention and honor Takeoff at the first Rocket Foundation Summit in Atlanta.
Read more »
Quavo hosts summit against gun violence featuring VP Kamala Harris on late rapper Takeoff's birthdayMigos rapper Quavo’s quest to transform his nephew Takeoff’s tragic shooting into a force for change is hosting a movement-building summit aimed against gun violence on what would have been the late rapper’s 30th birthday. Quavo is hosting the inaugural Rocket Foundation Summit at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Tuesday.
Read more »
Quavo hosts summit against gun violence featuring VP Kamala Harris on late rapper Takeoff's birthdayMigos rapper Quavo’s quest to transform his nephew Takeoff’s tragic shooting into a force for change is hosting a movement-building summit aimed against gun violence on what would have been the late rapper’s 30th birthday.
Read more »
Courting working class voters, Kamala Harris campaigns for Biden at SEIU convention in PhillyKamala Harris visited Philadelphia Tuesday to speak to the Service Employees International Union at their annual convention. The Biden campaign has focused on its pro-labor record.
Read more »
In Philly, VP Kamala Harris talks union support, eats cheesesteaksVice President Kamala Harris spoke with the service workers union -- and grabbed some cheesesteaks -- during a visit to Philly on Tuesday.
Read more »
Kamala Harris roasted for word salad speeches in late night skit: ‘Speaking without thinking'Kamala Harris's reputation for 'word salads' was brutally mocked by 'The Daily Show' on Tuesday night, with a skit about the VP's 'holistic thought advisor.'
Read more »